SALEM, MA — Heavy rain forced the cancellation of Salem Ferry service on Wednesday with officials expecting disruptions on Thursday as well.
Parts of Massachusetts could get soaked with up to 7 inches of rain on Wednesday with a Flash Flood Watch in effect for much of the state.
"Totals of 2 to 4 inches for most areas, and 5 to 7 inches are possible for the Berkshires and Worcester Hills," the NWS said. "This has the potential to be a significant and life-threatening flood event for urban/poor drainage areas."
Rain will include the possibility of thunderstorms Wednesday night, with showers and thunderstorms lingering into Thursday.
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